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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.52, 1,859.22 and 752.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.52, 1,859.22 and 752.44 is: 1,128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.52 : 1,859.22 = 752.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.52/1,859.22 = 752.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.52x = 1,859.22 × 752.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.52x = 1,398,951.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,951.50/1,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.62

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